Villagers on Dreketi, Qamea brace for strong winds, heavy rain

Arieta Vakasukawaqa

6 January, 2019, 11:29 am

Sitiveni Gauna put up shutters in Dreketi Village on Qamea Island as the group braces for strong winds and heavy rainfall. Picture: SUPPLIED

EIGHTY villagers of Dreketi on Qamea Island in Vanua Levu had started putting shutters to their homes due to strong winds and heavy rain this morning. Sitiveni Gauna, 22 said sea level has started to rise as a result of adverse weather conditions. “We are really worried because there are around seven elderly people that […]